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The Swiss franc is rising, while the Euro stays down

The Euro fell on Friday, reaching an almost three year-low due to the investors’ concerns about the slow economic growth in the Eurozone. The currency has lost 1% so far. There is a small chance of its rebound if the fourth-quarter gross domestic product data proves positive. However, economists expect 0.1% quarter-on-quarter growth, the same …

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Euro Falls while Pound steadies, Asian Currencies in the Red

Euro Falls while Pound steadies, Asian Currencies in the Red

The euro plummeted on Wednesday. The downfall was caused by the data showing eurozone manufacturing output plunged more than expected in December. That means fourth-quarter eurozone gross domestic product data, which is due on Friday, may also bring bad news. Meanwhile, the dollar stays high. It traded at $1.0872 per euro. The dollar’s price gained …

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Euro fell due to the new data. What about a pound and Aussie?

Euro fell due to new data. What about Pound and Aussie?

The euro tumbled down on Thursday after releasing the new data. According to it, German industrial orders collapsed unexpectedly in December by 2.1%. This is the biggest fall since February. These statistics could influence the market, slowing it significantly in the opening months of 2020. The euro was steady at $1.09975 against the dollar, which …

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Euro, Sterling, and Dollar Remain Stable as Yuan Struggles

Euro, Sterling, and Dollar Remain Stable as Yuan Struggles

The European currencies remained mostly stable as the traders were awaiting the results of two central bank meetings. They were also looking out for the release of economic data. Meanwhile, the dollar moved slightly against a basket of six major currencies at 97.881. The pound changed a little at $1.3060 on the dollar, and 84.46 …

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ECB’s Policy Remains Unchanged; Dollar Gains Against Euro

ECB’s Policy Remains Unchanged; Dollar Gains Against Euro

European Central Bank left its interest rates the same on Thursday. ECB rate-setters continue buying bonds, also contemplating to cut interest rates until price growth in the eurozone heads back to their goal. During the last several years, the Central Bank did not manage to keep inflation just under 2%, even though the former President, …

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Virus Outbreak in China Causes Risk-Off; UK Remains Stable

Virus Outbreak in China Causes Risk-Off; UK Remains Stable

The pneumonia virus outbreak in China, which has led to several deaths, caused its market to waver. The lunar new year is approaching, which usually means the cash influx. But due to the virus, analysts fear that the flow will reduce significantly, which in its stead will influence the market’s growth rate. Chinese stocks have …

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Weak German Data Causes the Single Currency to Flatline

The beloved single currency of the bloc struggled to take flight yesterday ahead of Christine Lagarde’s speech. The euro was flat against the greenback on the first half of trading sessions. The EUR to USD exchange rate only was seen inching down only by 0.3% or 0.0003 points in yesterday’s trading session. The pair, however, …

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Wibest – American: US dollar bills.

American Dollar Saw Limited Gains Yesterday

The American dollar found it difficult to rally in yesterday’s trading despite good sentiment about the US-China trade deal.  The disappointing nonfarm payroll from last Friday is causing the greenback to falter even in yesterday’s trading. Still, the American buck still bagged a few gains here and there against other currencies in the market. The …

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Wibest – EUR USD bills.

EUR USD Steadies, Weakening Economies Problem to Traders

Weak signs from the eurozone and American economies are causing the EUR/USD trading pair to steady this Monday’s sessions. The pair is heavily weighed by the lackluster results from last week’s reports. In fact, both currencies’ indices are struggling to gain altitude this Monday. The silence in the market today is not helping the pair …

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AMLD5 and crypto

Anti-Money Laundering Directive and Crypto

The lack of proper regulations is a serious challenge for crypto markets. Starting from 2020, crypto-related companies will have to comply with new rules as part of AMLD5. The purpose of the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD5) is to prevent activities connected with terrorism. Moreover, this directive will help to avoid hiding personal wealth. This …

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Crypto regulations in Austria

Austrian Authorities and Crypto Regulations

The Republic of Austria is one of the most liberal countries regarding crypto trading. However, based on the recent legal notice, it will require all operators to register with the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). Crypto businesses must prove that they have sufficient liquidity as well as resources to operate in the country. Otherwise, they will …

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Washington: Japanese yen and Swiss franc bills and a calculator.

Washington Backs Down, Safe-Haven Assets Retreat

Right after Washington pulled back and called for renewed diplomacy, safe-haven assets also pulled back in sessions. Good news came in yesterday after the head of the White House gave his speech regarding the extreme tension. Safe-haven assets such as the Japanese yen and the Swiss franc immediately lost their safe-haven appeal in sessions. Traders …

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